The Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex splits the difference between a road bike and a singletrack machine, using progressive geometry to stay stable at speed on rough gravel while still holding a line when the road disappears. Glovebox in-frame storage and low-profile fender mounts round out the platform for all-conditions, light-packing rides, so a wet shoulder-season loop or a quick overnight needs nothing more than what the frame already carries. What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"I broke a shifter cable three days from the nearest bike shop and swapped it out at a gas station with the multitool already in my frame bag. Every failure point on a mechanical derailleur is something I can see and fix without a diagnostic tool or a charger."Heads up! We do our best to keep bike specs and images current, but occasional component changes can happen without warning, and sometimes the photos might not show the exact build you'll receive. If you want to double-check the details, our Gearhead(R) Experts are always here to help.